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Workflow Context

The Workflow Context is the set of data available to your workflow while it runs. Every step -- whether it is a form, a function, or a decision -- can read from the context to access process data, user information, and more.

Context Overview​

The context is organized into four main areas:

AreaWhat It Contains
dataInstanceYour custom business data -- the fields you defined in your DataType model. See Data Instance Context.
processInstanceProcess metadata managed by the engine: status, task list, SLA info, participants, files, and notes.
currentUserInformation about the user who is performing the current action (user ID, name, roles, etc.).

Using Context Data in Expressions​

You can reference context values directly in any expression field in the workflow designer:

context.dataInstance.customerName
context.processInstance.status
context.currentUser.userId
context.action.actionType

These expressions work in Decision step conditions, store mappings, form bindings, and anywhere else the designer accepts an expression.

Using Context Data in Store Mappings​

Store mappings let you move data between the context and your Function steps:

  • Input mapping -- pass a context value into a flow input variable (e.g., send context.dataInstance.requestAmount as input to a calculation flow)
  • Output mapping -- write a flow result back to the context (e.g., save a computed risk score to context.dataInstance.riskScore)